alan_k Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Ooh what a great day it was yesterday. I had a short flight in the morning up at the Prissac ULM field, http://aerodrome-prissac-ulm.fr The visibility wasn't great but I had planned to practice landing from engine off at height, which I hadn't done for some time. This was duly completed. I then got myself over to Wanafly in the afternoon specifically to fly somewhere different. Dave CFI and James AFI were both up instructing in 3 axis microlights so I had the large strip all to myself for T/O. After a couple of ascending circuits to gain height I set of in the direction of the Horn ULM strip where the majority of the instructing takes place. I was struck by the openness of the surrounding countryside, with even fewer hamlets about than my usual patch. I did a couple of 360° turns on route to memorise the surroundings and any landmarks so I could find my way back. It's only just over 9Km so wasn't long before I could see 3 other aircraft in the sky. Nice to actually share it for a change as I don't usually see any other traffic around the Prissac area. I turned around once over Horn ULM and made my way back, diverting to have a closer look at a couple of chateaus that are close to Wanafly. Once I was back down Dave and James landed after a short time so a bit of a natter was in order. Lovely sunny conditions with a thin inversion at about 1100 feet, superb. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 You lucky man! I went down to Walton to watch the waves batter the coast and the seagulls flying backwards. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 ...and I bet the whole day cost less than €15 Aren't we lucky to have such a great, inexpensive (relative to other forms of flying) pastime. I was up as well yesterday, beach flying with a mate. Crackin' day. I would post the superb video footage I took...except I didn't. I somehow managed to switch the camera off just before launch Get some video posted Allan! Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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